I work well with kids because in many ways, I am still a kid. I come from a large family and have been around children my entire life. I am very patient, and very encouraging.

My lessons are a process of getting to know oneself better through their instrument and own playing, and honing this skill in order to make a student realize the importance of his/her own musical expression. I take this aspect of growth very seriously, however I am laid back when it comes to a students rate of learning. As long as you are learning something new and having fun, I have accomplished my goal. For guitar and bass I combine my own methods of teaching in tandem with books from Hal Leonard. For beginner piano I teach out of the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. I teach everything from reading music and lead sheets to improvising and grooving over different styles (blues, jazz, rock) and am happy to help a student learn any specific type of style/song they wish to cover. If you are a total beginner, I have plenty of experience. After a couple months (depending on age) you can expect to know how to be much more technically apt at your instrument, read music at an intermediate level, play some of your favorite songs/styles, and improvise if one wishes to do so. Overall I cover many different important aspects of music with my students, all depending on their skill level, age, and interests. However, making music fun is truly my main goal.

I’m very patient and I try hard to keep kids interested by teaching songs they want to learn and have fun with while also teaching the skills that are needed to succeed in playing music in school through college and professionally!!